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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Journal of the Confederate Congress --FRIDAY, December 11, 1863.
OPEN SESSION.
The Hon. William T. Dortch, from the State of North Carolina, attended.
Mr. Wigfall (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 152) to organize forces to serve during the war;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Wigfall,
Ordered, That it be printed.
Mr. Simms (by leave) introduced
A bill (S. 153) to amend an act entitled "An act to aid the State of Kentucky, and for other purposes," approved the 29th of January, 1862;
which was read the first and second times and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr. Hill, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
Ordered, That the report of the Attorney-General be printed.
On motion by Mr. Hill,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from the further consideration of the report of the Superintendent of Public Printing, accompanying the report of the Attorney-General, and that it be referred to the Committee on Printing.
Mr. Oldham submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be instructed to inquire into the expediency of absolutely prohibiting the contraband trade now being carried on between persons residing in the Confederate States and the United States; of prohibiting the exportation of specie during the continuation of the blockade; and of prohibiting the importation of all goods, wares, and merchandise from foreign countries, except articles of prime necessity, to be enumerated.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next.
On motion by Mr. Clay,
The Senate adjourned.
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